Project Designer Jobs in California
Project Designer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in architecture, interior design, product development, and AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) firms, with openings at every level from junior designer to senior project designer. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the deepest hiring markets, home to major employers such as Gensler, HOK, and AECOM, all of which maintain large California operations and hire project designers across multiple disciplines. Demand is strongest in sustainable design, commercial interiors, and technology-sector workplace projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Shape the Future of Healthcare Design in San Diego!
Company: Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD)
Location: San Diego, CA
Positions Available: Project Designers | REVIT Specialists | Interns
Target Audience: Recent Graduates & Emerging Professionals
Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career and make a tangible impact on community health? Join the in-house Design Team at Family Health Centers of San Diego, the largest Federally Qualified Healthcare Center in the county! With over 100 clinic sites and a rapidly growing footprint, we provide cutting-edge, compassionate spaces for our community—and we want you to help us build them.
We are currently seeking passionate, driven talent for three exciting opportunities:
Project Designers
- The Role: Collaborate on innovative spatial concepts, develop design schemes, and help bring healthcare environments to life from concept to completion.
- Ideal For: Graduates with a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field who love big-picture thinking and collaborative problem-solving.
REVIT Specialists
- The Role: Dive deep into Building Information Modeling (BIM). You will build detailed, accurate 3D models, manage project coordination, and ensure our technical execution is flawless.
- Ideal For: Detail-oriented tech-savvy grads who excel in Revit and want to master the technical side of architectural delivery.
Design Team Interns
- The Role: Gain hands-on, multi-faceted experience supporting our in-house design team. From materials research to drafting support, you'll see how a major healthcare network operates from the inside out.
- Ideal For: Recent grads or final-year students looking to build a robust portfolio and acquire invaluable industry experience.
Why Join Us?
- Unmatched Scale & Growth: With 100+ sites and counting, your work will directly impact the well-being of thousands of San Diego residents.
- In-House Collaboration: Work directly alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team where your voice is heard.
- Career Launchpad: Gain specialized experience in healthcare design—one of the fastest-growing and most resilient sectors in the industry.
How to Apply
Ready to build a healthier San Diego? We want to hear from you!
Please direct all inquiries, resumes, and portfolios to:
Rebekka Morrison
rebekkam@fhcsd.org
Family Health Centers of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer.
COMPENSATION
- Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
WORK LOCATION
Work Location: In person
INTRODUCTION
Shape the Future of Healthcare Design in San Diego!
Company: Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD)
Location: San Diego, CA
Positions Available: Project Designers | REVIT Specialists | Interns
Target Audience: Recent Graduates & Emerging Professionals
Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career and make a tangible impact on community health? Join the in-house Design Team at Family Health Centers of San Diego, the largest Federally Qualified Healthcare Center in the county! With over 100 clinic sites and a rapidly growing footprint, we provide cutting-edge, compassionate spaces for our community—and we want you to help us build them.
We are currently seeking passionate, driven talent for three exciting opportunities:
Project Designers
- The Role: Collaborate on innovative spatial concepts, develop design schemes, and help bring healthcare environments to life from concept to completion.
- Ideal For: Graduates with a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field who love big-picture thinking and collaborative problem-solving.
REVIT Specialists
- The Role: Dive deep into Building Information Modeling (BIM). You will build detailed, accurate 3D models, manage project coordination, and ensure our technical execution is flawless.
- Ideal For: Detail-oriented tech-savvy grads who excel in Revit and want to master the technical side of architectural delivery.
Design Team Interns
- The Role: Gain hands-on, multi-faceted experience supporting our in-house design team. From materials research to drafting support, you'll see how a major healthcare network operates from the inside out.
- Ideal For: Recent grads or final-year students looking to build a robust portfolio and acquire invaluable industry experience.
Why Join Us?
- Unmatched Scale & Growth: With 100+ sites and counting, your work will directly impact the well-being of thousands of San Diego residents.
- In-House Collaboration: Work directly alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team where your voice is heard.
- Career Launchpad: Gain specialized experience in healthcare design—one of the fastest-growing and most resilient sectors in the industry.
How to Apply
Ready to build a healthier San Diego? We want to hear from you!
Please direct all inquiries, resumes, and portfolios to:
Rebekka Morrison
rebekkam@fhcsd.org
Family Health Centers of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer.
COMPENSATION
- Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
WORK LOCATION
Work Location: In person
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Designer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Affiliated Engineers7
- Harley Ellis Devereaux5
- HMC Architects3
- RIOS3
- Vesta3
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate22
- Consulting & Professional Services21
- Technology & Software8
- Fintech3
- Hospitality & Tourism3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project designer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or a related design discipline required
- Professional licensure such as California Architect license (CALBO) or NCIDQ certification preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM software tools required for most California firms
- Three or more years of project design experience in AEC or product development environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage design documentation from concept through construction administration
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with clients, contractors, and cross-functional California project teams
Project Designer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project designer in California?
Most project designers in California hold a bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, industrial design, or a closely related field. Those working toward licensed architect status pursue the Architect Registration Examination through the California Architects Board, while interior designers seeking full professional standing typically complete the NCIDQ examination. Many California firms also hire project designers with strong portfolios and relevant software skills without a license, particularly in product design and commercial interiors.
How much do project designers make in California?
Project designers in California earn a median of about $82,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,200 for the lowest 10% to over $128,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project designers in California?
Employers hiring project designers in California right now include Affiliated Engineers, Harley Ellis Devereaux, and HMC Architects, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of architecture, technology, and entertainment companies means demand comes from a particularly wide range of firm types and industries compared with most other states.
Which California cities have the most project designer jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego have the most project designer openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its dense cluster of architecture, entertainment, and commercial real estate firms, San Francisco draws demand from technology-sector workplace and product design work, and San Diego's biotech and defense industries generate consistent openings for designers with technical project experience.
Are there remote project designer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because project design typically involves site visits, physical samples, and in-person client collaboration. About 25% of project designer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and the roles most likely to offer flexibility are those focused on design documentation, specification writing, and early-stage concept development rather than construction administration or hands-on fabrication.
How can I get hired as a project designer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to junior designer or design associate roles at large California AEC firms, which regularly hire recent graduates from programs at Cal Poly, SCI-Arc, and UC Berkeley. Gensler and AECOM both run structured new-graduate programs in their California offices. Candidates moving from drafting, design coordination, or CAD technician roles gain an advantage, and a clean portfolio showing completed studio or internship projects matters more to most California hiring managers than years of experience.
Where can I find and apply to project designer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to project designer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across architecture, interior design, product development, and AEC firms. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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